We're back with a new episode from the Intestinal Rehabilitation Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. This time we're talking about the management of overwhelming intestinal damage in conditions such as necrotizing enterocolitis and volvulus. This is the first of two parts on this topic, stay tuned for part 2! Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo
Feb 01, 2022•13 min
Here's your latest podcast with the highlights from the December issue of JPS. We're joined by Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Whit Holcomb, as well as authors, Drs. Louise Montalva, Shaun Kunisaki, and Shawn St. Peter. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo Articles: Dagorno C, Montalva L, Ali L, et al. Enhancing recovery after minimally invasive surgery in children: A systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 2021 Apr 20. https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3...
Jan 25, 2022•17 min
In this week's episode, Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer discuss perianal Crohn's disease with Dr. Lisa McMahon, director of the IBD center at Phoenix Children's Hospital and pediatric surgery fellow, Dr. Cristine Velazco. We'll go over how to approach a patient with perianal symptoms, when and how to evaluate for underlying IBD, and strategies for treatment in the OR and post operative period. Hosted by Dr. Shimon Jacobs
Jan 17, 2022•24 min
Pediatric surgeons Dr. Daniel Von Allmen and Dr. Todd Ponsky from Cincinnati children's Hospital discussing the technique for treating long gap esophageal atresia. For additional info please visit: https://www.youtube.com/c/CincinnatiChildrens/featured https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(15)00181-5/fulltext
Jan 04, 2022•10 min
In this episode, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer discuss the complexities of the perineal groove with Dr. Jonathan Sutcliffe. Hosted by Dr. Amanda Jensen
Jan 03, 2022•30 min
We're back with the November issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to Dr. Pablo Laje and authors Dr. Frederick Rescorla and Dr. Niloufar Hafezi. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo Articles: Rubalcava NS, Overman RE, Hirschl RB, Thirumoorthi AS. Central Line Placement at ECMO Decannulation: A Missed Opportunity. Journal of Pediatric Surgery. https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(21)00184-6/fulltext Hafezi N, Carpenter KL, Colgate CL, et al. Partial splenectomy in chil...
Dec 28, 2021•12 min
The treatment for cloacal malformations are a great example of collaboration between pediatric colorectal surgery, gynecology, and urology. In today's episode, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer talk to Dr. Richard Wood about the operative treatment for these patients. Hosted by Dr. Amanda Jensen and Dr. Hira Ahmad
Dec 27, 2021•45 min
At Pediactric Surgery Update Course 2021, Dr. Bethany Slater from UChicago Comer Children's Hospital and Dr. Steven Rothenberg from Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children sharing their cases on using magnet therapy as an alternative treatment option for esophageal atresia. Hosted by: Todd Ponsky, Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco
Dec 21, 2021•11 min
We’re starting a new series about intestinal rehabilitation and all of its intricacies. We’re joined by Drs. Michael Helmrath and Paul Wales, leaders of the Intestinal Rehabilitation Program at Cincinnati Children’s. Hosted by: Todd Ponsky, Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco
Dec 14, 2021•15 min
In the last few episodes of the Colorectal Quiz, we discussed obstructions in Hirschsprung disease. Now we're turning to another issue in Hirschsprung disease - the soiling patient. Along with Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer, we're joined by Dr. Hira Ahmad from Seattle Children's Hospital. Host: Amanda Jensen
Dec 13, 2021•26 min
There are recent updates about the management of lung metastases in osteosarcoma and deciding thoracotomy vs VATS is our topic for today. At the recent 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update Course, Dr. Anusua "Roshni" Dasgupta reviewed the latest literature. And now we're giving you the highlights in this video. Hosted by: Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco, Todd Ponsky
Dec 07, 2021•10 min
Congenital heart disease can become a complex mix of physiology and anomalous anatomy so today, we discuss the basics with Dr. Colleen Pater - a cardiologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.
Nov 30, 2021•14 min
Adrenal cortical tumors only make up <0.2% of all pediatric tumors. But to understand these rare lesions, you have to know the complex physiology of the adrenal gland. Here we review the workup, surgical management, and perioperative care with Dr. Dan von Allmen.
Nov 23, 2021•18 min
We're back with the October issue of JPS article highlights. This time we're talking to JPS Editor Dr. Paul Tam and authors Dr. Brittany Johnson, Dr. Nigel Hall, Dr. Richard Wood, and Dr. Giacomo Esposito. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo Articles: What Happens after the Hospital? An Analysis of Longitudinal Care Needs in Children Treated for Child Physical Abuse. https://www.jpedsurg.org/article/S0022-3468(21)00428-0/fulltext Surgical necrotizing enterocolitis: Association between surgica...
Nov 16, 2021•19 min
In this episode, we discuss the diagnosis and treatment of multigestation pregnancies with Dr. Beth Kline-Fath, Chief of Fetal and Neonatal Imaging at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. To see all the images watch the video: https://youtu.be/AXHwmSAcKzc Host: Todd Ponsky
Nov 09, 2021•10 min
In the last few episodes of the Colorectal Quiz, we discussed obstructions in Hirschsprung disease. Now we're turning to another issue in Hirschsprung disease - the soiling patient. Along with Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer, we're joined by Dr. Hira Ahmad from Seattle Children's Hospital. Host: Amanda Jensen Krois W, Reck CA, Darbari A, et al. A technique to reconstruct the anal sphincters following iatrogenic stretching related to a pull-through for Hirschsprung disease. Journal of Pediatric Surge...
Nov 01, 2021•20 min
We've seen a lot of recent updates about the management of primary spontaneous pneumothoraces. At the recent 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update Course, Dr. Ronnie Sullins reviewed the latest literature. And now we're giving you the highlights in this video. Hosted by: Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco, Todd Ponsky Download the StayCurrent: Pediatric Surgery app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/staycurrent-pediatric-surgery/id1254498901
Oct 28, 2021•8 min
The surgical management for Hirschsprung disease has changed dramatically over the past few decades. So here, we discuss the basics of workup, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for aganglionic megacolon AKA Hirschsprung disease with Dr. Aaron Garrison and Dr. Jason Frischer from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. CCHMC HAEC resource: https://staycurrentapp.app.link/62V0jx2Dxkb Hosted by Dr. Rod Gerardo, Dr. Ellen Encisco, and Dr. Todd Ponsky Watch this podcast on YouTube here: https:...
Oct 21, 2021•12 min
The 9th annual Pediatric Surgery Update Course was held as a webinar on August 27, 2021. We had a lot of lively discussion and engaging presentations on the latest updates in pediatric surgery. In this podcast we are reviewing the top ten key takeaways from the update course. Hosted by Ellen Encisco, Rod Gerardo, and Todd Ponsky Download the StayCurrent: Pediatric Surgery app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/staycurrent-pediatric-surgery/id1254498901 To see the images referenced, the associat...
Oct 15, 2021•16 min
In this episode, we hear important 2021 ATLS updates for the care of pediatric trauma patients from Dr. Rich Falcone, Director of Trauma Services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Hosted by Rod Gerardo, Ellen Encisco, and Todd Ponsky
Oct 12, 2021•16 min
We're highlighting three articles from the September 2021 issue of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. We review the articles with Dr. Mikko Pakarinen (JPS Editor for Europe), Dr. Todd Ponsky, and two of the authors from one of the articles (Drs. Gillian Goddard and Iris Lim-Beutel). Hosts: Rod Gerardo & Ellen Encisco Articles featured: Peng Y, Xiao D, Xiao S, et al. Early enteral feeding versus traditional feeding in neonatal congenital gastrointestinal malformation undergoing intestinal anas...
Oct 05, 2021•11 min
The treatment for Hirschsprung disease has undergone tremendous evolution over the past century. Here, Dr. Marc Levitt and Dr. Jason Frischer discuss the history of Hirschsprung disease and how the treatment has improved to what we know today. Host: Dr. Amanda Jensen
Sep 27, 2021•16 min
Advances in imaging and minimally invasive techniques have allowed fetal surgeons to treat previously impossible diagnoses. In this video, Dr. Jose Peiro discusses the workup and treatment for fetal urinary tract obstruction. Hosted by Dr. Todd Ponsky
Sep 23, 2021•14 min
Here we cover Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformations (CPAMs) through a story with the help of Dr. Todd Ponsky, Dr. Pam Choi, Dr. Beth Rymeski, Dr. Jacob Langer, and Dr. Steven Rothenberg. Hosts: Ellen Encisco & Rod Gerardo For more details visit the Stay Current app: https://staycurrentapp.app.link/tLOMBVmYAjb
Sep 16, 2021•56 min
We've discussed Hirschsprung Disease at length before but today we visit a complicated topic that many deal with, obstruction. Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer speak with Dr. Rentea from Children's Mercy at Kansas City about the obstructed patient with Hirschsprung Disease. Hosts: Amanda Jensen and Hira Ahmad
Sep 13, 2021•22 min
Today, we hear from Dr. Ron Herschl about pediatric ECMO from an Update Course session back in 2018. Sign up for the 2021 Pediatric Surgery Update Course here: https://conference.globalcastmd.com/update-course
Aug 26, 2021•13 min
We all know how commonly pediatric surgeons see patients with appendicitis and how frequently new literature is published on its management. Dr. Jose Campos helped us find some of the latest publications on appendicitis management and we discussed a few of the articles featured in this podcast. Hosts: Rodrigo Gerardo & Ellen Encisco Featured articles plus more: RIFT study group. Appendicitis risk prediction models in children presenting with right iliac fossa pain (RIFT study): a prospective...
Aug 24, 2021•15 min
The guidance for treatment of tracheomalacia has evolved over time so today, Dr. Dan von Allmen discusses the surgical management including aortopexy and posterior tracheopexy. Host: Rod Gerardo Checkout our YouTube page here: https://youtube.com/c/GlobalCastMD Download the StayCurrent: Pediatric Surgery app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/staycurrent-pediatric-surgery/id1254498901
Aug 19, 2021•12 min
Dr. Ami Shah and Dr. Gwyneth Sullivan recently published an article about the disruption score, a new bibliometric tool, in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. We discussed the article, entitled "Shifting paradigms: The top 100 most disruptive papers in core pediatric surgery journals," with the authors, JPS Editor Dr. Mark Davenport, and Dr. Todd Ponsky. Hosts: Rodrigo Gerardo and Ellen Encisco The full article: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.02.002
Aug 17, 2021•12 min
We've discussed Hirschsprung Disease at length before but today we visit a complicated topic that many deal with, obstruction. Dr. Levitt and Dr. Frischer speak with Dr. Rentea from Children's Mercy at Kansas City about the obstructed patient with Hirschsprung Disease. Hosts: Amanda Jensen and Hira Ahmad
Aug 16, 2021•24 min